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	Dear Bereans: Despite a difficult economy, the City of Berea accomplished several major projects this past year while maintaining a high level of service to residents. I detailed these accomplishments during my annual State of the City report to the Chamber of Commerce on March 22 and the full text of my remarks can be found below. Briefly, the Building Department added several properties to the City Land Bank. The Building Department, the Berea Community Development Corporation and the Senior Wheels staff collaborated on a grant for a new minivan for the transportation of seniors. We are awaiting delivery of the van. Berea successfully completed the Beech Street Improvement Project on time and within budget. New concrete sidewalks were installed on High and Pulaski streets. The 2011 road program included pavement improvements to 25 streets. URS Corp. was hired by the City to test existing public and private sewer systems in the Fair Street and North End neighborhoods with the goal of eliminating basement flooding. The West Bridge Street Bridge over Valley Parkway is being replaced. In 2012, the City will resurface Berea Street from Bagley Road to Depot Street and install new sidewalks on Runn Street from Bagley to Depot. The Westbridge, Elmwood, Oakdale, Parkway neighborhood will undergo major infrastructure improvements. The water and sanitary sewer lines will be replaced. The storm sewers will undergo a major overhaul and the pavement will be reconstructed. Since I took office, the City of Berea has seen its revenue decline by about $2 million. This year, the State of Ohio will cut its funding to our City by 30 percent or about $350,000. Next year, the cut will be 50 percent. In spite of this, we have not instituted new fees or raised taxes. Berea City Council recently passed the City's budget for 2012. It includes $8.7 million for the general fund- that portion of the budget that pays for the day-to-day operations of the City. We promise to use those funds wisely and to continue to provide residents with excellent fire and police protection and to continue the high quality of service by our Building and Service Departments. We welcome your feedback! Mayor's State of the City Report

Dear Bereans:

Despite a difficult economy, the City of Berea accomplished several major projects this past year while maintaining a high level of service to residents. I detailed these accomplishments during my annual State of the City report to the Chamber of Commerce on March 22 and the full text of my remarks can be found below.

Briefly, the Building Department added several properties to the City Land Bank. The Building Department, the Berea Community Development Corporation and the Senior Wheels staff collaborated on a grant for a new minivan for the transportation of seniors. We are awaiting delivery of the van. Berea successfully completed the Beech Street Improvement Project on time and within budget. New concrete sidewalks were installed on High and Pulaski streets. The 2011 road program included pavement improvements to 25 streets. URS Corp. was hired by the City to test existing public and private sewer systems in the Fair Street and North End neighborhoods with the goal of eliminating basement flooding. The West Bridge Street Bridge over Valley Parkway is being replaced.

In 2012, the City will resurface Berea Street from Bagley Road to Depot Street and install new sidewalks on Runn Street from Bagley to Depot. The Westbridge, Elmwood, Oakdale, Parkway neighborhood will undergo major infrastructure improvements. The water and sanitary sewer lines will be replaced. The storm sewers will undergo a major overhaul and the pavement will be reconstructed.

Since I took office, the City of Berea has seen its revenue decline by about $2 million. This year, the State of Ohio will cut its funding to our City by 30 percent or about $350,000. Next year, the cut will be 50 percent. In spite of this, we have not instituted new fees or raised taxes.

Berea City Council recently passed the City's budget for 2012. It includes $8.7 million for the general fund- that portion of the budget that pays for the day-to-day operations of the City. We promise to use those funds wisely and to continue to provide residents with excellent fire and police protection and to continue the high quality of service by our Building and Service Departments.

We welcome your feedback!

Mayor's State of the City Report

Full Calendar

05/19/2012
Streamside Cleanup at Coe Lake

05/19/2012
Front & Center Art Walk

05/21/2012
5/21/12 Council Meeting

06/02/2012
Computer & Electronics Disposal

06/11/2012
6/11/12 Work Session Council Meeting

Inauguration for Mayor Cyril Kleem and City Council

West Bridge Street Bridge to Close for Construction

City of Berea Sewer Investigation Project

Schedule Update for West Bridge Street Bridge Over Valley Parkway Replacement

Spirit of Community Banquet

Shredding Event- May 5, 2012

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roehm Middle School.
*Bring any items to be shredded including prescription medications, eyeglasses and eye glass parts for correct disposal.

Computer and Electronic Disposal- June 2, 2012

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berea High School

The City of Berea is implementing a new Emergency Notification System called CodeRED.

Berea Welfare Notice:

Berea Welfare is in need of donations of Spaghetti, Sauce, Tuna, Jelly, Cereal, Fruit, Noodles, Rice and other non-perishable food items. Call Tom Norton, 440-826-4891 for drop off times and locations.

Berea Animal Rescue:

The Berea Animal Rescue is in need of foster homes for kittens and cats and occasionally dogs and puppies. Volunteers needed, contact Jane at 216-433-1670 for more information. Training, supplies and cages provided.

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